iv always wondered about this riff paul, and over the years i just sort of got by playing it my own way, wrongly. this is the first time iv had it explained to me, this is going to make a great diference to me. thanks a million.
start with a single note draw on the 3rd, then tongue block on 3rd draw which lets the 2 & 4 come through as a chord. Then its a fast pucker "dah da dah da dah" draw on the 2 & 3. Cain just keep on trying & it will happen, there is no right or wrong to all of this . Cheers Paul
Thanks 4 the important explanation Paul. That's big of you to help us struggling Harp players out. I love Sonny's chugging style & am working everyday to get it down, here in Orlando, FL. cheers, Josh Holliday
Hi Stephen I live in London ... you use both 2 & 3 hole draw notes.Use the 3rd hole (single note) & draw in , then put the tongue over the 2nd & 3rd hole note (this is called Tongue blocking) draw in again ( there is a chick-a-chick-a precussion style on the second hole note) & finish on a 2nd hole draw note
Excellent. I've not been on the harp very long but thanks to people like your good self I'm picking up some great licks to play around with. Big thanks.
my mistake my video was bad< great skill paul i have seen old video of howlin wolf pull a comb or mouth piece after he was playing the harmonica. im workn on a special 20 harmonica in key of d. thanks agin for reply
Hi Paul justw anted to say how much these videos are appreciated. It's great to see amaster at work. One question for you - when you say "the tongue goes over the two", what holes are being played at that point? Is the tongue covering hole number 2 or the two holes 2 and 3 to leave a 1-4 draw octave? Any chance of tabbing it out to make it clearer? all the best andy
Thanks a lot for slowing down this rhythm for us Hoever, can you give any guidelines on what you do from the last 2 draw on? Feels like you alternate doublestops modified through harmonics and some kind of stress similar to chugging on uptempo... Can you get this thing straight? Thanks, Paul, superb performance in Hondarribia ;-D
@tenbarsteam Thanks for the great comments. I play this by covering 2 holes ( 3 & 4 ) which come out as an octave. You can then move up to the 3rd draw & 4 & 5 come out of an octave. Sorry I dont do tabs. All the best Paul
I would like to see a video break explaining 'smacking the reeds' better if you ever get a chance. I'm working on Terry's Whooping the Blues, and I'm hung up on getting that sound. Thanks Paul. Great work. You're awesome.
Haha no way that harmonica sounds amazing. I know nothing about harmonica appart from wen I hear it in a song on the radio with a catchy little beat it pulls me in. Well now I know where I can hear some quality harmonica so I'm subscribing 😉.
Hi paul i have just started to play harmonica and love your style of playing i bought a bflat big river and can do the first part but cant figure out how to play it in sequence to get the sound and rhythm the same any of your help would be kindly appreciated as i really love yours and sonnys style both legend
Okay, I'm not quite getting it, sorry. I get draw 3, put the tongue over it, and you get 2 and 4? Then move over to tongue block hole 2? All is in the draw? What is smacking the reeds? When do you breath, heehee. Love your video, please respond, I really want to get this. Thanks.
sorry paul i have to ask as i think i have got it but it's not sounding as well?? so i scoop bend the 3 and tongue block out holes 1 and 2 so it gives me a chord almost for a Millie second ? i can play the rest it's just the beginning i sound very flat if you get me like im blocking off the wrong hole [maybe i need some of the 4 draw and 1 draw?] sorry if you can help me out that would be magic, if you don't have the time right now thats ok i will wait. Brilliant harp control just brilliant
ahahahaaaahhhahaaa. yeahhh. I get it now! after about a year of trying to understand AWESOME!! this is ssooo good. man am I happy thankyou so much for this vid!!!! BIG SMILES! thanks again woooo
thank you so much paul,after this vedio ,seems sonny's style much easy for me.one question ,i listened lot of sonny terry's song,i found when he solo,its sound pucker a lot,its that right?
+komson blues Hi there, yes that is correct Sonny called the method "smacking the reeds" so call it "kissing the reeds " also puckering .all the best Paul
It is just a flat difference with the A is a little deeper. I prefer the Bb as its a better pitch which suits my voice . All a matter of taste. kind regards Paul
My first note is the third draw, then as I say on the lesson ,tongue goes over 2 holes the 2nd hole & the 3rd hole , then it drops back down to the 2nd draw which is the root note in cross position bflat harp ..key of F
like I don't want to just tell you your good or great or awesome.. I wanna throw you a party and buy you stripper lol your outstanding on these videos man..
+Paul Lamb thanks Paul. It sounds like after the 3 draw tongue block the 4 draw note plays before the 2 draw. Is that the case? My problem may be that I'm not understanding the tongue blocking correctly. Thanks for your advice and for the videos you have posted. Cheers.
Hey Paul, wishin you & your mates in the U.K. a happy New Year !!!!! At 41 secs in your Video, you start with a 1/2 Bend on the 3, then slap your tongue against the 3 hole (while your still breathin in, right?) and the sound I get is kinda "Hi", where as yours sounds lower, I just don't get it? I'm on a Bflat harp/Hohner Big River Model. I really wish you would [Remake] the Video, only about 1/2 to 2/3 the speed of this one. I kinda feel bad askin as you gave us your time & help already but you'd save me from goin 'Looney' trying to duplicate your fantastic Sonny Licks. If not, I'll keep at until I get it! Cheers from Orlando, Florida, Jesse 'Hambone' Holliday (P.S. I made a visit to merry old England in the summer of 1977 & ate plates full of those "Bangers & Mash", loved um & a pint to wash um down with, ha) Eat some 4 me & imagine me gettin that Sonny Trick down good! See ya, Jesse, Jan. 1, 2016. Let's make 2016 "Rock n Roll"
+Josh Holliday Hi there yes you are correct ...you start with a 1/2 Bend on the 3, then breathing in still ,tongue block the second & third hole (maybe you are just on the third hole which will sound higher) . It does take a lot of practice but well worth it ... all the best from wet London town.
Just discovered you Paul. Real nice playing and fun character.
iv always wondered about this riff paul, and over the years i just sort of got by playing it my own way, wrongly. this is the first time iv had it explained to me, this is going to make a great diference to me. thanks a million.
Nice sound and great lesson
start with a single note draw on the 3rd, then tongue block on 3rd draw which lets the 2 & 4 come through as a chord. Then its a fast pucker "dah da dah da dah" draw on the 2 & 3.
Cain just keep on trying & it will happen, there is no right or wrong to all of this . Cheers Paul
Thanks 4 the important explanation Paul. That's big of you to help us struggling Harp players out. I love Sonny's chugging style & am working everyday to get it down, here in Orlando, FL. cheers, Josh Holliday
Josh Holliday Thanks Josh , keep working on the technique .It takes time & a lot of practice but well worth it . all the best Paul .
so pleased to be of help ..... keep on harpin !
Excellent lesson Paul. keep them coming.
I always use Hohner Marine Bands but there are many brands out there. It is all a matter of taste. All the best Paul
Hi Stephen
I live in London ... you use both 2 & 3 hole draw notes.Use the 3rd hole (single note) & draw in , then put the tongue over the 2nd & 3rd hole note (this is called Tongue blocking) draw in again ( there is a chick-a-chick-a precussion style on the second hole note) & finish on a 2nd hole draw note
Excellent. I've not been on the harp very long but thanks to people like your good self I'm picking up some great licks to play around with.
Big thanks.
my mistake my video was bad< great skill paul i have seen old video of howlin wolf pull a comb or mouth piece after he was playing the harmonica. im workn on a special 20 harmonica in key of d. thanks agin for reply
Thanks for that Paul, another great lesson.
Hey Paul, thanks for this good lesson!
Roli
Hi Paul
justw anted to say how much these videos are appreciated. It's great to see amaster at work. One question for you - when you say "the tongue goes over the two", what holes are being played at that point? Is the tongue covering hole number 2 or the two holes 2 and 3 to leave a 1-4 draw octave? Any chance of tabbing it out to make it clearer?
all the best
andy
amazing paul you sir are awesome
Thanks a lot for slowing down this rhythm for us Hoever, can you give any guidelines on what you do from the last 2 draw on? Feels like you alternate doublestops modified through harmonics and some kind of stress similar to chugging on uptempo... Can you get this thing straight? Thanks, Paul, superb performance in Hondarribia ;-D
Awesome stuff, great tutorial cheers Dave Hunt
Thank you very much Mr Lamb
@tenbarsteam Thanks for the great comments. I play this by covering 2 holes ( 3 & 4 ) which come out as an octave. You can then move up to the 3rd draw & 4 & 5 come out of an octave. Sorry I dont do tabs.
All the best
Paul
It is the key of F ( Using a bflat harp in cross position)
I would like to see a video break explaining 'smacking the reeds' better if you ever get a chance. I'm working on Terry's Whooping the Blues, and I'm hung up on getting that sound. Thanks Paul. Great work. You're awesome.
Haha no way that harmonica sounds amazing. I know nothing about harmonica appart from wen I hear it in a song on the radio with a catchy little beat it pulls me in. Well now I know where I can hear some quality harmonica so I'm subscribing 😉.
Hi there thanks for the compliments . Better still try to see the band live , check out the web www.paullamb.com for the tour page , cheers Paul
Poppin'! Great lesson. Thanks!
Very informative and helpful!!! Thanks
Hi paul i have just started to play harmonica and love your style of playing i bought a bflat big river and can do the first part but cant figure out how to play it in sequence to get the sound and rhythm the same any of your help would be kindly appreciated as i really love yours and sonnys style both legend
Thanks...
Okay, I'm not quite getting it, sorry. I get draw 3, put the tongue over it, and you get 2 and 4? Then move over to tongue block hole 2? All is in the draw? What is smacking the reeds? When do you breath, heehee. Love your video, please respond, I really want to get this. Thanks.
sorry paul i have to ask as i think i have got it but it's not sounding as well?? so i scoop bend the 3 and tongue block out holes 1 and 2 so it gives me a chord almost for a Millie second ? i can play the rest it's just the beginning i sound very flat if you get me like im blocking off the wrong hole [maybe i need some of the 4 draw and 1 draw?] sorry if you can help me out that would be magic, if you don't have the time right now thats ok i will wait. Brilliant harp control just brilliant
ahahahaaaahhhahaaa. yeahhh. I get it now! after about a year of trying to understand AWESOME!! this is ssooo good. man am I happy thankyou so much for this vid!!!! BIG SMILES! thanks again woooo
Also are you just using 2 & 3 hole?
thank you so much paul,after this vedio ,seems sonny's style much easy for me.one question ,i listened lot of sonny terry's song,i found when he solo,its sound pucker a lot,its that right?
+komson blues Hi there, yes that is correct Sonny called the method "smacking the reeds" so call it "kissing the reeds " also puckering .all the best Paul
Paul, I'm thinkin to buy a Marine Band in B flat, but I have an A harp too. What do you think, is there much difference between A and Bb? Thanks.
where do I buy a harp like you are playing?
I was sent a F not any way like what you are playing different sound.
Please respond
Thank you Jph
Thank you
It is just a flat difference with the A is a little deeper. I prefer the Bb as its a better pitch which suits my voice . All a matter of taste. kind regards Paul
Hi John this is not played with a F harp ... you need to play a Bflat harp in the cross position (which gives the key of F ) cheeers Paul
what is the red thingu pull out of your hand at end of video
Hi Paul, does the draw 1 come into this at all, I'm sure I can here it. Ps great gig in Bideford the other week. Cheers.
My first note is the third draw, then as I say on the lesson ,tongue goes over 2 holes the 2nd hole & the 3rd hole , then it drops back down to the 2nd draw which is the root note in cross position bflat harp ..key of F
Hi Paul.. Can I ask where about's are you in the UK?
What kinda harmonica is that and what key. I feel ridiculous askin
Hi Thomas I am using a bflat harp in cross position key of F
like I don't want to just tell you your good or great or awesome.. I wanna throw you a party and buy you stripper lol your outstanding on these videos man..
Hey Paul, is the three draw do of tongue block or pucker?
puckering on third drawer then straight drop into tongue block on the 3rd
@@paullambmusic It's not easy but here we go!! Thanks thanks thanks ;)
so that's how ya do it. thanks for that :)
whats the key of the harp?
I'm struggling with this...beginning sounds like 3 draw...tongue block, then 4 draw, then 2 draw with tongue block. Is that it?
+Tim Cagle Hi Tim , its 3rd draw ..draw tongue block , pucker.. 2nd draw twice
+Paul Lamb thanks Paul. It sounds like after the 3 draw tongue block the 4 draw note plays before the 2 draw. Is that the case? My problem may be that I'm not understanding the tongue blocking correctly. Thanks for your advice and for the videos you have posted. Cheers.
+Tim Cagle tongue block is actually covering over the hole with your tongue ..its a tricky one but just practise . Cheer Paul
Hey Paul, wishin you & your mates in the U.K. a happy New Year !!!!!
At 41 secs in your Video, you start with a 1/2 Bend on the 3, then slap your tongue against the 3 hole (while your still breathin in, right?) and the sound I get is kinda "Hi", where as yours sounds lower, I just don't get it? I'm on a Bflat harp/Hohner Big River Model.
I really wish you would [Remake] the Video, only about 1/2 to 2/3 the speed of this one. I kinda feel bad askin as you gave us your time & help already but you'd save me from goin 'Looney' trying to duplicate your fantastic Sonny Licks. If not, I'll keep at until I get it!
Cheers from Orlando, Florida, Jesse 'Hambone' Holliday (P.S. I made a visit to merry old England in the summer of 1977 & ate plates full of those "Bangers & Mash", loved um & a pint to wash um down with, ha) Eat some 4 me & imagine me gettin that Sonny Trick down good! See ya, Jesse, Jan. 1, 2016. Let's make 2016 "Rock n Roll"
+Josh Holliday Hi there yes you are correct ...you start with a 1/2 Bend on the 3, then breathing in still ,tongue block the second & third hole (maybe you are just on the third hole which will sound higher) .
It does take a lot of practice but well worth it ... all the best from wet London town.
Your awesome !
there is no red thing ??? Paul
@harpfelt Hi there , so now you have the secret ;-)
it was a red herring